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Zyxel NAS520-EU0101F NAS Desktop Freescale FS1024 vs Zyxel NAS542-EU0101F NAS Desktop Freescale

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  • 46specifications compared
  • 9differ
  • 37identical
  • 21known for one product only

Key differences

  • Total installed storage capacity
    • NAS520-EU0101F NAS Desktop Freescale FS1024:20 TB
    • NAS542-EU0101F NAS Desktop Freescale:40 TB
  • Number of storage drives installed
    • NAS520-EU0101F NAS Desktop Freescale FS1024:2
    • NAS542-EU0101F NAS Desktop Freescale:4
  • Number of storage drives supported
    • NAS520-EU0101F NAS Desktop Freescale FS1024:2
    • NAS542-EU0101F NAS Desktop Freescale:4
  • RAID levels
    • NAS520-EU0101F NAS Desktop Freescale FS1024:1
    • NAS542-EU0101F NAS Desktop Freescale:0, 1, 5, 6, 10, JBOD
  • Compatible memory cards
    • NAS520-EU0101F NAS Desktop Freescale FS1024:SD, SDHC, SDXC
    • NAS542-EU0101F NAS Desktop Freescale:SDXC
  • Output current
    • NAS520-EU0101F NAS Desktop Freescale FS1024:5 A
    • NAS542-EU0101F NAS Desktop Freescale:4.74 A
  • Output voltage
    • NAS520-EU0101F NAS Desktop Freescale FS1024:12 V
    • NAS542-EU0101F NAS Desktop Freescale:19 V
  • Width
    • NAS520-EU0101F NAS Desktop Freescale FS1024:140 mm
    • NAS542-EU0101F NAS Desktop Freescale:190 mm

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Comparison of NAS520-EU0101F, NAS542-EU0101F
67 specifications
Storage4 differ
Storage drives installedYesYes
Total installed storage capacityDiffers20 TB40 TB
Number of storage drives installedDiffers24
Number of storage drives supportedDiffers24
Installed storage drive typeHDDHDD
Supported storage drive typesHDDHDD
Storage drive capacity10 TB10 TB
Storage drive interfaceSerial ATA IISerial ATA II
Storage drive size2.5/3.5"2.5/3.5"
RAID supportYesYes
RAID levelsDiffers10, 1, 5, 6, 10, JBOD
Hot-swap drive baysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Supported file systemsFAT32, HFS+, NTFS, exFAT, ext2, ext3, ext4FAT32, HFS+, NTFS, exFAT, ext2, ext3, ext4
Processoridentical
Processor familyFreescaleFreescale
Processor frequency1.2 GHz1.2 GHz
Processor cores22
Processor modelKnown for oneFS1024Unknown — not stated by the source
Memoryidentical
Internal memory1 GB1 GB
Internal memory typeDDR3DDR3
Networkidentical
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN data rates10,100,1000 Mbit/s10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Wi-FiNoNo
DHCP clientYesYes
iSCSI supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Wake-on-LAN readyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Supported network protocolsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNFS, AFP, PPPoE, NTP, iSCSI
Ports & interfacesidentical
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports22
USB 2.0 ports quantity00
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity33
Fiber ports quantity00
Designidentical
Chassis typeDesktopDesktop
Cooling typeActiveActive
Product colourBlackBlack
Number of fansKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 fan(s)
LED indicatorsYesYes
Performance1 differ
TypeNASNAS
Device classHome & Home OfficeHome & Home Office
Backup functionYesYes
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsDiffersSD, SDHC, SDXCSDXC
Maximum memory card sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source128 GB
Web-based managementKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Built-in FTP serverKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Built-in iTunes serverKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
On/off switchYesYes
Reset buttonYesYes
Security algorithmsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceFTPES, HTTPS
Power2 differ
Power supply locationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceExternal
AC input voltage100-240 V100-240 V
AC input frequency50 - 60 Hz50 - 60 Hz
Output currentDiffers5 A4.74 A
Output voltageDiffers12 V19 V
Weight & dimensions2 differ
WidthDiffers140 mm190 mm
DepthDiffers220 mm225 mm
Height160 mm160 mm
Package widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source316 mm
Package depthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source269 mm
Package heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source286 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAC, LAN (RJ-45)
Quick start guideKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)0 - 40 °C0 - 40 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)10 - 95%10 - 95%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 - 95%
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source-30 - 70 °C
Other featuresidentical
Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA) certifiedYesYes
Softwareidentical
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Mac operating systems supportedKnown for oneMac OS X 10.5 Leopard, Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard, Mac OS X 10.7 Lion, Mac OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion, Mac OS X 10.9 MavericksUnknown — not stated by the source

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